Athleisure brands and sportswear powerhouses boosting jobs in retail

Although it may appear that traditional retail is going through a volatile period with one reputable brand shutting its stores after another, the casual sportswear market, on the other hand, is experiencing a worldwide boom. According to a recent Future of Apparel analysis conducted by market research firm NPD, ¨activewear currently represents 24 percent of total apparel industry sales and is forecast to grow through 2019.” In another report conducted by Zion Market Research, the functional apparel market is expected to reach 280.12 billion dollars by 2026.